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Ellena's family
Ellena
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
65
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Would have been still struggling to find enough food for my family which was hard in the past years especially this time if the year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by providing people with cash which is helping a lot of families with their needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on bricks, clothes, paying builder and food.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment that i received the message that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy and very grateful and still i am gratefull up to now feo such a huge gift.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Receiving the money from Givedirectly has made such a big difference in my everyday life because i am waking up in the morning without having to worry about body pains because i have bought mattress which helps me to sleep comfortably during the night and to wake up physically fit for work.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Mattress, iron sheets, cement, fertilizer
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use this money to buy food and a sleeping placr for my family. I look after my mother who is old who needs proper care so this money will be used to buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am very happy when we have food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly at my age its difficult for mr and my husband to have enough food.